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DFC 73: Cavalera vs. Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Rautavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rautavaara comes to the cage accompanied by Humma. The key to victory for Tapio Rautavaara has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapio Rautavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson tries to clinch but Rautavaara moves out of range.
Rautavaara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rautavaara gets slowly back to his feet.
Rautavaara shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Rautavaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rautavaara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Rautavaara misses with the head strike.
Thompson just leaning against Rautavaara, taking a breather.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Rautavaara blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rautavaara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rautavaara lands with a short shot to the head.
Rautavaara managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Rautavaara looking for a takedown.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rautavaara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rautavaara wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Thompson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rautavaara closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Rautavaara pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rautavaara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rautavaara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson forces Rautavaara back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rautavaara is breathing heavily.
Rautavaara tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Rautavaara is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rautavaara is defending well for now.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Rautavaara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Rautavaara circles away.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rautavaara wants a takedown.
Thompson working Rautavaara over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rautavaara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to clinch but Rautavaara is having none of it.
Thompson darts in and clinches Rautavaara up against the cage.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rautavaara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautavaara is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson darts in and clinches Rautavaara up against the cage.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rautavaara is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson pushes Rautavaara up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Rautavaara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Rautavaara's ribs.
Rautavaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rautavaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson tries to bum rush Rautavaara with a series of wild strikes but Rautavaara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Rautavaara is avoiding it.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rautavaara has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautavaara.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rautavaara circles away.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rautavaara swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautavaara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rautavaara there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Rautavaara shrugs off.
Rautavaara can't get the takedown.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rautavaara wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rautavaara rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rautavaara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rautavaara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Rautavaara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Rautavaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson working Rautavaara over with knees to the body.
Rautavaara working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Hunter Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thompson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson tries to clinch up but Rautavaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Rautavaara moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
Rautavaara wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Rautavaara circles away.
Thompson clinches up with Rautavaara and pushes him back against the cage.
Rautavaara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rautavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rautavaara. Rautavaara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rautavaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Rautavaara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rautavaara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rautavaara up against the cage.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rautavaara at a distance.
Rautavaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rautavaara.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Rautavaara counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard.
Rautavaara stops Thompson from standing up.
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rautavaara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rautavaara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rautavaara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rautavaara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thompson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rautavaara!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rautavaara counters by clinching up.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautavaara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Rautavaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rautavaara as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rautavaara circles away.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Rautavaara counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rautavaara taking a breather.
Rautavaara managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Rautavaara is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautavaara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rautavaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Rautavaara wants a takedown.
Hunter Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tapio Rautavaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rautavaara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Rautavaara keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johhny Hartland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Rees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johhny Hartland!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rees blocks a head kick by Hartland.
Rees scores with a one two! Hartland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hartland takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rees swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Rees misses.
Hartland keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rees tries to bum rush Hartland with a series of wild strikes but Hartland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartland walks into a stiff left hand from Rees.
Hartland shoots in and bounces Rees off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hartland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rees keeping full guard, as Hartland tries to pass.
Rees has his foot on Hartland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hartland works his way back into a safe position though.
Rees looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hartland looking to pass the guard.
Rees controlling Hartland's posture.
Hartland stops Rees from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees wants to sweep but no luck.
Rees trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rees had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hartland is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rees Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hartland's back instead.
Rees lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rees lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hartland hold on?!
Hartland rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rees has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rees not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rees is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hartland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rees missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartland trying to control here.
Hartland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rees wants to stand up but Hartland is controlling the position.
Rees is thwarting Hartland's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hartland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rees but Rees pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hartland looks gassed!
Hartland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rees's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rees manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartland manages to get himself to full guard.
Rees wants to control from the top but Hartland keeps moving.
Rees sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hartland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rees looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rees trying to mount his opponent but Hartland defends it.
Hartland wants to control but Rees is keeping busy.
Rees working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hartland is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Rees there.
Rees tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hartland is refusing to be controlled, as Rees sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Rees there.
Rees is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rees pulls his head out easily.
Rees is thwarting Hartland's attempts to control the position.
Hartland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rees.
Rees escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rees scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Rees.
Rees misses with a wild combination.
Rees will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rees slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartland closes the distance but Rees moves to the side
and Rees moves into the clinch.
Hartland avoids a wild elbow strike from Rees.
Rees lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rees dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hartland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rees swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rees tries to bum rush Hartland with a series of wild strikes but Hartland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rees's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rees duly obliges.
Rees scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rees clinches with his opponent.
Hartland is working for takedown but Rees is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hartland avoids a wild elbow strike from Rees.
Rees creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartland's defenses.
Hartland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rees lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Johhny Hartland has been cut.
Hartland tries for a takedown but Rees manages to get underhooks.
Rees utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rees dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rees lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rees gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartland takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hartland is breathing heavily.
Rees lands an elbow that stopped Hartland in his tracks for a moment.
Rees comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hartland takes an elbow to the temple.
Rees lands an elbow inside that Hartland shrugs off.
Hartland blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartland avoids a wild elbow strike from Rees.
Rees lands an elbow that stopped Hartland in his tracks for a moment.
Rees lands an elbow inside that Hartland shrugs off.
Rees lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rees tries to stall but Hartland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rees lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hartland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyle Rees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johhny Hartland.
Hartland blocks an elbow strike from Rees.
Rees lands an elbow inside that Hartland shrugs off.
That has opened up Johhny Hartland's cut even more.
Rees manages to break the clinch.
Rees gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rees gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hartland.
Rees creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartland's defenses.
Knees to the body from Rees.
Rees taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rees looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rees.
Hartland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hartland jumps guard but Rees stands there with Hartland around his waist. Hartland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hartland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rees scores with a shot to the side of Hartland's head.
Rees throws an elbow that misses.
Rees gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hartland.
Hartland takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rees.
Rees lands an elbow just above Hartland 's eye.
Rees throws an elbow that misses.
Rees gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Johhny Hartland's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rees lands a damaging elbow.
Rees works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rees won't allow Hartland to sweep him here.
Rees works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rees takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rees lands strikes from half guard.
Rees missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rees is nestled in close to Hartland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rees working the head and body with strikes.
Hartland won't allow Rees to pass to mount.
Hartland trying to control from the bottom.
Rees is looking to advance position but Hartland won't allow it.
Hartland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rees is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rees lands with a nice combination. Hartland backs away looking to recover.
Hartland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rees gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartland trying to pass the guard but Rees defending well.
Hartland stops Rees from getting back to his feet.
Rees is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartland stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rees to get to his feet.
Rees has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Rees.
Hartland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rees is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartland looking for a takedown.
Rees prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rees lands a right hand.
Rees crunches a lovely knee into Hartland's ribcage.
Rees lands an elbow that stopped Hartland in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rees dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johhny Hartland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rees clinches up with Hartland and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rees.
Hartland turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hartland manages to end up in side control.
Rees manages to get back to half guard.
Hartland tries to stand and escape but Rees is controlling the position.
Rees moves into full guard.
Rees controls Hartland momentarily but Hartland frees himself.
Rees throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hartland advances to half guard.
Rees moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rees is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees wants to get back to his feet but Hartland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartland pushes down on Rees's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hartland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rees is defending against the submission attempts here by Hartland.
Hartland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rees doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartland.
Rees moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rees wants to sweep but no luck.
Rees keeping moving, preventing Hartland from controlling successfully.
Rees is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rees bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hartland's guard.
Rees trying to control but Hartland is working from the bottom.
Rees pushing down on Hartland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hartland taking some punishment here, with Rees in his half guard.
Hartland manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rees stopping the sweep attempt from Hartland.
Hartland wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rees is now in half guard.
Rees passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kyle Rees is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hartland tries to hold on but Rees postures up.
Rees fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rees is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartland working to try and regain half guard.
Hartland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rees cracks Hartland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rees controlling the position easily from mount.
Johhny Hartland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rees tries to control but Hartland wriggling away.
Rees raining down shots from the mount!
Rees scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hartland swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Rees showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rees has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rees!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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313 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sexy Beast!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast working Bastard over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bastard is hurt! He's hurt bad - Beast fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bastard from any more punishment! Congratulations to Beast! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sexy Beast!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Cleagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Edwards's choice of entrance music: Whiskey Hangover. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Cleagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cleagen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Cleagen is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleagen stops Edwards from standing up.
Cleagen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwards is keeping the position for now.
Cleagen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Cleagen controlling him for the moment.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Edwards cracks Cleagen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleagen staying out of range there.
Edwards misses with a wild combination.
Edwards digs a good hook to Cleagen's body.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleagen is just out of range.
Cleagen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Cleagen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Edwards has cracked Cleagen with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Edwards lands another huge swinging hook and Cleagen tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Cleagen, before Edwards can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edwin Edwards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Shankar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankar comes to the cage accompanied by "Them Belly Full" by Bob Marley. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Shankar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton Perry!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankar looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt - Shankar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perry dodges the punch combination from Shankar.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shankar sprawls well. Shankar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.
Shankar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perry.
Andre Shankar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton Perry.
Shankar digs a good body shot into Perry's ribs.
Shankar moves into the clinch.
Perry blocks a body shot from Shankar.
Perry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shankar looking to slow down the pace here.
Perry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perry can't get the takedown.
Perry gets control of Shankar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Perry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shankar wants to stand but Perry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Perry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shankar.
It looks like Dalton Perry has been cut.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankar.
Shankar stalks Perry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Perry's face. Perry staggers backwards, shaken.
Shankar swinging wilding here.
Shankar is looking to clinch.
Shankar digs a good hook to Perry's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankar throws an overhand right that lands on Perry's shoulder, as Perry tries to avoid the shot.
Shankar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perry.
Andre Shankar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perry clinches.
Perry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shankar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perry is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Perry is keeping busy.
Perry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shankar backwards.
Shankar misses with an elbow strike.
Perry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shankar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shankar looking to stall.
Shankar stops a takedown attempt from Perry.
A short right from Perry.
Shankar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shankar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perry.
Shankar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perry is defending well for now.
Shankar taking a breather.
Perry has Shankar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shankar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perry wants the takedown. Shankar is fighting it off but Perry persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shankar's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankar keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
Perry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shankar wants to get back to his feet but Perry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perry trying to move into half guard but instead Shankar has managed to sweep!
Perry looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shankar has picked Perry up and slammed him! Perry can't keep hold of the triangle and Shankar manages to pass to side control!
Shankar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shankar misses with a straight left.
Andre Shankar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Shankar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shankar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Perry.
Perry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perry looks gassed!
Perry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shankar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shankar.
Shankar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shankar is just riding it out for now. Perry eventually gives up the hold.
Shankar wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Shankar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dalton Perry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perry slips under a jab from Shankar.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Shankar ducks down to avoid it.
Shankar throws the left hand but Perry avoids the punch easily.
Shankar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perry lands with a nice combination. Shankar backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perry.
Shankar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Perry shoots in and bounces Shankar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Perry trying to control but Shankar is working from the bottom.
Perry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shankar is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar wants to get back to his feet but Perry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perry wants to stand and escape but instead Shankar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Perry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Perry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shankar tries to stand but Perry is controlling from the bottom.
Perry looking for a guillotine here but Shankar defends easily.
Perry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shankar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankar wants to stand but Perry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Perry looking for a guillotine here but Shankar defends easily.
Shankar wants to stand but Perry is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shankar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankar misses with a series of wild punches.
Shankar lands with a nice body kick.
Shankar scores with a jab.
Perry closes the distance and clinches.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Shankar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perry.
A left hand lands to the body for Shankar.
Shankar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shankar looking to stall.
A short right from Perry.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Perry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perry gets control of Shankar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Perry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Perry controls Shankar momentarily but Shankar frees himself.
Shankar gets to his feet - Perry follows without any prompting.
Perry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry landing some decent shots from guard.
Shankar pushes Perry off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shankar's guard.
Perry forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Perry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dalton Perry's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shankar swats away the attempt to clinch by Perry.
No joy there for Shankar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perry shoots in for a double leg but Shankar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Perry tries for a takedown but Shankar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shankar works the jab nicely.
Shankar throws a combination that misses
so Perry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perry wants to pass the guard but Shankar is keeping the position.
Perry won't allow Shankar to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dalton Perry has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry trying to control but Shankar is working from the bottom.
Perry won't allow Shankar to get back to his feet.
Perry stands up and waves to Shankar to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perry is defended easily by Shankar.
Andre Shankar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton Perry.
Shankar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andre Shankar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Shankar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shankar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shankar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shankar is bucking up trying to escape but Perry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Perry wants to finish this one by submission but Shankar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Perry.
Shankar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to finish this one by submission but Shankar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Perry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shankar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shankar!
Shankar won't allow Perry to sweep him here.
Perry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shankar is just riding it out for now. Perry eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankar manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shankar misses with a hook. Perry ducked under it nicely.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
Shankar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shankar throws a lazy head kick
and Perry counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shankar!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton Perry!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Noguiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noguiera comes to the cage accompanied by Someday. Mendez has chosen Jay-Z - Brooklyn We Go Hard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
210 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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25
212 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Noguiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noguiera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
Noguiera keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noguiera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Noguiera's legs - danger averted.
Noguiera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noguiera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Noguiera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noguiera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Noguiera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Noguiera tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Noguiera being controlled here momentarily.
Noguiera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguiera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mendez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mendez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noguiera is looking to improve his position.
Mendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Noguiera wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Noguiera trying to hold on to Mendez's head to control him but Mendez postures up.
Mendez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mendez trying to mount his opponent but Noguiera defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noguiera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendez wants to take a breather but Noguiera is having none of it.
Noguiera is pressing down on Mendez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Noguiera is retaining full guard.
Noguiera keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noguiera kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Noguiera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendez has passed into side control.
Noguiera is looking for a sweep.
Mendez scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Noguiera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Noguiera dodges it nicely.
Noguiera is trying to control but can't.
Mendez tries to pass to full mount but Noguiera defends it.
Noguiera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendez is looking for a kimura here.
Noguiera tries to roll over but Mendez keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendez lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noguiera trying to control the position.
Mendez stops Noguiera from standing up.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Noguiera keeps moving.
Noguiera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noguiera wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Mendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Noguiera misses.
Mendez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mendez is chipping away with strikes.
Mendez working away.
Mendez lands an elbow.
Noguiera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Noguiera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Noguiera.
Noguiera had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mendez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Noguiera Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mendez's back instead.
Mendez is trying to break free.
Mendez trying to control but not successfully.
Mendez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Noguiera's guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Noguiera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguiera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Noguiera is keeping the position.
Paolo Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noguiera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendez trying to control but Noguiera is working from the bottom.
Noguiera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendez passes Noguiera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mendez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendez is trying to control. Noguiera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguiera is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Noguiera is in trouble now - Mendez has advanced to mount!
Mendez cracks Noguiera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mendez looking to finish Noguiera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Noguiera!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendez lands with some strikes.
Noguiera tries to hold on but Mendez pushes him away.
Mendez with a couple of short strikes.
Mendez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mendez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Noguiera tries to lock up and control but Mendez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looking to control but Noguiera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Noguiera is working to get back to half guard.
Noguiera wants to get back to his feet.
Mendez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Noguiera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mendez looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Mendez.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Noguiera gets back to half guard.
Mendez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Noguiera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendez circles away.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Noguiera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noguiera somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Noguiera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Noguiera avoids the elbow strike from Mendez, against the cage.
Noguiera is working for takedown but Mendez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noguiera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mendez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Noguiera to the mat. Noguiera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendez trying to control but Noguiera is working from the bottom.
Mendez is working Noguiera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez postures up.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noguiera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendez wants to clinch.
Mendez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noguiera sprawls well initially but Mendez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Noguiera wants to get back to his feet.
Noguiera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noguiera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mendez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mendez!
Noguiera is letting Mendez control him for a moment.
Mendez is working Noguiera over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Mendez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mendez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Noguiera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguiera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Noguiera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendez.
Mendez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Noguiera wants to control but Mendez postures up.
Noguiera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Noguiera looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Noguiera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Noguiera wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noguiera's head.
Mendez controlling the action here.
Noguiera flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Noguiera moves into full guard.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Noguiera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noguiera advances position into side control!
Noguiera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendez, who protects the arm well.
Mendez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Noguiera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Noguiera blocks the strikes from Mendez.
Noguiera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendez is just riding it out for now. Noguiera eventually gives up the hold.
Noguiera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roger Noguiera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paolo Mendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noguiera wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mendez gets the takedown into side control.
Mendez just content to control the position.
Mendez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mendez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mendez cracks Noguiera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Mendez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Block Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen Slayer - Raining Blood as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jon Jon Phenomenon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Block Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phenomenon swings for the body but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell throws a leg kick which misses Phenomenon's front leg but catches the back leg as Phenomenon tries to avoid it.
Liddell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phenomenon's sensitive parts.
Phenomenon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell.
Liddell dodges the punch combination from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Phenomenon moves out of range easily.
Phenomenon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liddell has time to react.
Liddell with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phenomenon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phenomenon is breathing heavily.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Phenomenon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Phenomenon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liddell.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Phenomenon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phenomenon.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liddell!
Liddell drops Phenomenon with a beautiful combination! Phenomenon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Liddell is looking for the KO!
Phenomenon is rocked!
Liddell throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Phenomenon crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Block Liddell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Weapon of Choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Cavalera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucifer Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cavalera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Cavalera blocks the low kick.
Cavalera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cavalera connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Jones to the floor! Cavalera dives in looking for the finish!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Lucifer Jones has been cut.
Jones is in trouble now - Cavalera has advanced to mount!
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Cavalera finish him?
Cavalera wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cavalera.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Cavalera looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
Cavalera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cavalera working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Cavalera's body position as best he can.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Cavalera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Cavalera's attempts to control the action.
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cavalera throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Cavalera has a good base and remains in mount.
Cavalera wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Cavalera has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cavalera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Cavalera looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavalera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera wants to control but Jones has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Cavalera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones tries to roll over but Cavalera keeps him under control.
Cavalera is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Cavalera seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cavalera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones has one foot on Cavalera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cavalera thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cavalera.
Jones slips a jab from Cavalera.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cavalera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cavalera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Cavalera moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Cavalera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cavalera misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Cavalera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavalera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Cavalera throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Cavalera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cavalera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Cavalera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cavalera.
Cavalera moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jesus Cavalera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavalera tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Cavalera misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jesus Cavalera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavalera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones moves out of range as Cavalera throws a body kick.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones blocks a head kick by Cavalera.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cavalera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Cavalera throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cavalera tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cavalera, right into the meat.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Cavalera will be more careful next time no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Cavalera blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses.
Jones thumps Cavalera with a low kick.
Cavalera takes one on the button.
Cavalera misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Cavalera pushes Jones away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cavalera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cavalera.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones works Cavalera's body with a nice hook.
Cavalera slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cavalera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavalera misses with a head kick.
Cavalera dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cavalera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cavalera slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Cavalera misses with a shot to the body
and Cavalera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cavalera throws out the jab.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jesus Cavalera is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Cavalera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a low kick but Cavalera avoids it.
Cavalera throws a lazy body kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cavalera circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Cavalera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cavalera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cavalera throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a right and a left that Cavalera avoids nicely.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Cavalera blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavalera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cavalera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cavalera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cavalera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cavalera.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with the left hand. Cavalera knows he should have avoided that one.
Cavalera throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cavalera.
Cavalera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cavalera thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cavalera lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jones sprawling to the canvas. Cavalera follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jones hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cavalera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Cavalera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Cavalera is working for a submission of some sort.
Cavalera prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is not content to let Cavalera control the position.
Cavalera is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control here.
Cavalera seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Cavalera is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cavalera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cavalera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cavalera thumps Jones with a low kick.
Cavalera is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Cavalera misses with a head kick.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Cavalera falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Cavalera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Cavalera counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Cavalera.
Cavalera throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones tests Cavalera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cavalera throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cavalera throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Cavalera clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cavalera tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cavalera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Cavalera.
Cavalera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cavalera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cavalera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Jones.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
No joy there for Cavalera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cavalera throws a combination that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that Cavalera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavalera also avoids with ease.
Cavalera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cavalera throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Cavalera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cavalera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cavalera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cavalera. That's going to slow Jones down.
Cavalera throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Cavalera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cavalera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavalera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cavalera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cavalera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cavalera clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Cavalera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cavalera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Cavalera backing up. Cavalera nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cavalera.
Cavalera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cavalera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Cavalera wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cavalera throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination. Cavalera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cavalera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cavalera misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones thumps Cavalera with a low kick.
Cavalera throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cavalera.
Cavalera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Cavalera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cavalera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jab by Jones.
Cavalera lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones throws a series of punches but Cavalera moves out of range.
Jones blocks a head kick by Cavalera.
Cavalera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cavalera.
Cavalera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Cavalera backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Cavalera had his way with Lucifer Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cavalera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cavalera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cavalera misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Cavalera off the cage and back into rage.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cavalera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cavalera.
Cavalera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cavalera backs up against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Cavalera counters with a leg kick.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Cavalera misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Cavalera is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Cavalera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones cracks the inside of Cavalera's front leg.
Cavalera throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Cavalera with an uppercut!
Cavalera is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cavalera.
Cavalera throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cavalera.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Cavalera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Cavalera was not able to check.
Cavalera looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Cavalera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cavalera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cavalera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Cavalera settles back down.
Cavalera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cavalera throws and low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavalera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cavalera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Cavalera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cavalera throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cavalera backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Cavalera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Cavalera throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cavalera misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Cavalera backing up. Cavalera nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Lucifer Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cavalera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cavalera.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cavalera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucifer Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cavalera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Cavalera!
Jesus Cavalera is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jae Wilco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Whissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whissell has chosen Rose Of Sharon as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jae Wilco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Whissell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whissell throws a body punch but Wilco moves out of range.
Wilco looks for a takedown but Whissell sprawls well.
Wilco loads up on a big right hand but Whissell slips the punch.
Wilco wants to clinch up but Whissell keeps it at a distance.
Jae Wilco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whissell was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilco.
A jab from Wilco finds it's way through Whissell's defenses.
Whissell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whissell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Whissell.
A combination from Whissell does no damage.
Whissell misses the body punch
and Wilco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Whissell is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whissell's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilco connects with a nice short shot to Whissell's temple.
Wilco slips a nice elbow through Whissell's hands, connecting with Whissell's forehead.
Wilco thows a huge punch but Whissell dodges it nicely.
Whissell is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whissell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Whissell pushes Wilco off looking to stand but Wilco dives back in and keeps control.
Wilco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whissell's head.
Wilco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilco looks to land a strike but Whissell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wilco works over Whissell with some ground and pound from guard.
Whissell keeping full guard, as Wilco tries to pass.
Wilco throwing strikes from guard but Whissell blocks nicely.
Wilco scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilco thows a big elbow that misses.
Wilco postures up in Whissell's guard and throws a big left but Whissell blocks it.
Wilco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wilco cracks Whissell with a big right hand but Whissell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wilco in side control, throwing shots but Whissell defends.
Whissell is pushing Wilco's head away, looking to escape. Wilco manages to hold on to the position though.
Whissell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wilco working the head and body with strikes.
Wilco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilco drops an elbow to the side of Whissell's head.
Wilco working over Whissell with some ground and pound. Whissell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilco is just content to waste time from the top position. Whissell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wilco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whissell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilco.
Wilco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilco chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whissell's head.
Wilco wants to control from the top but Whissell keeps moving.
Wilco won't allow Whissell to sweep him here.
Whissell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilco is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whissell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wilco wants to pass the guard but Whissell is keeping the position.
Wilco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilco has managed to get both his arms back between Whissell's legs - danger averted.
Whissell looks gassed!
Wilco lands a couple of digs.
Wilco scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilco wants to control from the top but Whissell keeps moving.
Wilco postures up and lands a big shot to Whissell's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Wilco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whissell moves away from the strike by Wilco.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilco. That's going to slow Whissell down.
A good leg kick by Wilco.
An inside leg kick lands from Whissell.
Wilco jabs at Whissell's body.
Whissell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilco.
Nice straight punches there by Wilco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilco.
Nice defenses there by Wilco.
Wilco lands a really nice looking cross but Whissell seems unphased.
Wilco slips a jab from Whissell.
Wilco drives through and clinches with Whissell against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wilco.
Wilco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilco lands a body punch.
Wilco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whissell dodges an elbow strike from Wilco.
Wilco leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wilco.
Wilco controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilco lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Whissell is breathing heavily.
Wilco tightens his grip and picks Whissell up, before dumping him to the ground. Whissell manages to land in guard.
Wilco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilco won't allow Whissell to sweep him here.
Whissell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilco creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wilco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A big left from Wilco misses.
Wilco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilco walks into a stiff left hand from Whissell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilco trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whissell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wilco keeping moving, preventing Whissell from controlling successfully.
Wilco wants to sweep here but Whissell controlling him for the moment.
Wilco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilco keeping moving, preventing Whissell from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whissell works over Wilco with some ground and pound from guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Whissell misses with a few strikes there.
Wilco tries to clinch but Whissell is having none of it.
Whissell scores with a punch to the head.
Wilco is looking to clinch but Whissell is avoiding it.
Whissell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilco shoots in for a double leg but Whissell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Whissell defending well as Wilco loads up on a big left hand.
Whissell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
George Whissell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whissell throws a low kick, looking for Wilco's leg but Wilco calmly moves out of range.
Whissell lands the left hand.
Whissell scores with a hook to the body. Wilco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilco scores with a hook.
Wilco lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilco scores with a nice strike.
Whissell thuds a left hand into Wilco's body.
Wilco slips a jab from Whissell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilco dodges the punch combination from Whissell.
Wilco misses with a straight left.
Wilco checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilco.
Wilco connects with a crisp jab.
Whissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilco.
Wilco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whissell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilco.
Wilco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whissell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilco throws a body punch but Whissell moves out of range.
Whissell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilco.
Whissell misses with a hook.
Whissell fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whissell.
Wilco looks to throw the jab but Whissell is out of range.
Wilco misses with a looping right.
Whissell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Wilco dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Whissell is looking to clinch but Wilco is avoiding it.
Wilco avoids the body shot from Whissell.
Wilco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whissell.
The fighters circling - Wilco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whissell. Whissell obviously looking to wear him down.
Whissell lunges at Wilco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilco's hand.
Whissell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whissell.
Whissell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Wilco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilco.
A combination from Whissell does no damage.
Whissell throws a right hand that Wilco ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilco also avoids with ease.
Whissell misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilco catches Whissell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilco jabs at Whissell's body.
Whissell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilco clinches but Whissell breaks the clinch
and Whissell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilco tries to clinch but Whissell moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilco waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Whissell.
Whissell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilco misses with a hook.
Whissell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilco throws out a leg kick but Whissell moves out of range and Wilco only half commits.
Wilco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whissell stuffs the takedown.
Wilco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilco looks to land a right hand but Whissell moved out of range.
Wilco tries to clinch up.
Jae Wilco is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilco works Whissell's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Whissell misses the target.
Wilco throws a hook but Whissell avoids it easily.
Wilco swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Whissell counter with a right hand.
Whissell clinches up with Wilco and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Wilco.
Wilco cracks Whissell with a nice body shot.
Wilco trying to control the position but instead, Whissell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilco into the cage.
Whissell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whissell goes for a takedown attempt but Wilco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whissell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilco.
Whissell throws a hook but Wilco avoids it easily.
Wilco waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Whissell.
Wilco takes a swing at Whissell's ribcage but misses.
Whissell moves out of range as Wilco strikes.
A big right from Wilco misses.
Whissell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whissell ducks under a wild hook from Wilco.
Whissell takes one to the side of the head.
Whissell moves forwards but Wilco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilco just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whissell throws a hook but Wilco avoids it easily.
Whissell throws a right hand that Wilco ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilco also avoids with ease.
Whissell misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whissell moves away from the strike by Wilco.
Whissell wants to clinch up but Wilco keeps it at a distance.
Whissell thuds a left hand into Wilco's body.
A punch lands to the side of Whissell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whissell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whissell looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilco is just out of range.
Whissell misses with a hook.
Whissell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whissell throws a hook but Wilco avoids it easily.
Wilco cracks Whissell with an open hand slap.
Wilco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whissell connects with a jab.
Wilco misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilco.
Wilco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whissell can do to turn this around?
Wilco thows a body shot but no joy.
Whissell throws out a loose jab but Wilco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilco throws a leg kick but Whissell moved away.
Wilco thows a body shot but no joy.
Whissell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whissell wants it to stay on the feet.
George Whissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whissell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilco throws out the jab.
Wilco slips under a jab.
Wilco just misses with a punch to the body.
Whissell moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilco catches Whissell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilco looks to throw the jab but Whissell is out of range.
Whissell doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilco circles away.
Wilco feints and as Whissell raises his hands in defense, Wilco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whissell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilco passes Whissell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whissell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilco.
Wilco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whissell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whissell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Whissell missing with punches from the bottom.
Whissell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wilco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jae Wilco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jae Wilco!
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